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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.77, 22,266.39 and 10,827.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.77, 22,266.39 and 10,827.51 is: 14,946.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.77 : 22,266.39 = 10,827.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.77/22,266.39 = 10,827.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.77x = 22,266.39 × 10,827.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.77x = 241,089,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,089,560.39/16,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,946.87

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